My Secret Billionaire Husband Chapter 2858 - 2867: The Fish Dies, The Net Breaks

Even if there was no impropriety between Joanna Lawrence and Frank Parker, Annie Lawrence would fabricate it. The truth of their innocence was secondary; what mattered was the perception of impropriety among others, as the power of gossip could utterly ruin a person. While Joanna Lawrence currently held an advantage in capital and power, tarnishing her reputation was not an insurmountable task. Annie Lawrence glared maliciously at the computer screen before picking up her phone and dialing a number. A chilling smile touched her lips as the call was answered. "Hello, is this Christopher from New Weekly? I've reconsidered. I'm now willing to accept your interview offer. Where would be convenient for us?" she asked. After hanging up, Annie reflected that she wouldn't have resorted to this if Joanna Lawrence and Frank Parker hadn't cornered her. Having lost everything and returned to square one, with her variety show canceled and her contract with the Parker Group unilaterally terminated, all her plans had dissolved into nothing. She blamed Joanna Lawrence for this downfall, convinced that the Parker Group's sudden contract termination was a result of Joanna's interference with Frank Parker. With nothing left to lose, Annie decided that if Joanna Lawrence insisted on pushing her to a dead end, she would retaliate with a vengeance, bringing everyone down with her.

Meanwhile, at the Parker family mansion, a dignified and exquisitely dressed noblewoman was seated in the lavishly decorated hall. A maid approached, bowing respectfully. "Madam, the young master has returned." As the words left her lips, a tall figure strode briskly into the hall. The maids gazed up at him, their hearts pounding at the sight of his handsome, cold features. They often discussed amongst themselves what kind of woman could possibly be worthy of such a perfect man. They had heard he favored Ms. Rebecca Kelloway, and assumed she would be the future Madam, given their compatible family backgrounds and personal merits. However, fate had other plans; Ms. Rebecca did not reciprocate his affections, instead developing feelings for Young Master Ashton of the Heath family. The young master had evidently harbored an unrequited love for many years. Despite his mother's introductions of numerous well-bred ladies, he remained indifferent to them all. At the time, his devotion to Ms. Rebecca seemed like true infatuation; a commendable trait among wealthy heirs who typically indulged in casual relationships, their young master dedicated himself to one woman for years, seemingly destined to marry only Rebecca Kelloway. But then, a certain female celebrity became entangled in scandals with the young master, leading to industry rumors that Mr. Parker had shifted his affections away from Ms. Rebecca Kelloway and towards this new woman.